Coronavirus hits Central Europe as Wolf Theiss partner hospitalised and three staff test positive Marco Cillario The coronavirus epidemic has spread to Austria and hit one of Central Europe’s most prominent law firms, with a partner…
‘Smarts and experience’: Freshfields adds more NY firepower with Latham tax hire Nathalie Tidman Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has built on the momentum of its recent Manhattan hiring spree with the addition of tax partner Lori…
Ashurst ramps up corporate investment with City tech partner and Milan PE head Nathalie Tidman Ashurst has fired up its corporate hiring drive by adding a second corporate partner in as many days in the…
In-house: RPC and DWF among four new firms on Dixons Carphone’s expanded roster Anna Cole-Bailey Retailer Dixons Carphone has added four firms to a revised legal roster, with DWF, RPC, Bristows and Carson McDowell winning…
Shearman & Sterling quiet on London amid muted 1% global revenue growth Thomas Alan Global revenue at Shearman & Sterling barely grew last year as the firm marginally improved its key metrics while not…
Revolving doors: White & Case appoints Sidley tax lawyer as McDermott returns to Hogan Lovells for corporate partner Muna Abdi US players dominated the City recruitment drive last week as White & Case appointed a partner to its global tax practice,…
Coronavirus fallout continues as Latham suspends NY partner conference while Bakers re-opens London branch Marco Cillario Fears around the spreading coronavirus have yet again affected the business of law, as the world’s second-highest grossing firm Latham…
Seward misses out as A&O names its Price for managing partner successor Nathalie Tidman After a hard-fought election which saw four vie for leadership, the Allen & Overy (A&O) partnership has thrown its weight…
Baker McKenzie shuts London office amid Coronavirus fears Nathalie Tidman Baker McKenzie has shut its London office as a precaution after a member of staff was taken ill with suspected…
‘This raises serious questions’: More SFO failure as former Barclays execs escape fraud convictions Thomas Alan The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is facing criticism after suffering another high-profile defeat in its only financial crisis prosecution after…
Dealwatch: Kirkland lift first Cinven mandate since Maguire hire as Links, Gowling and Jones Day bed roles in week of PE records Marco Cillario Kirkland & Ellis has this week won roles advising on one of the largest European private equity transactions since the financial…
Steady global growth for Reed Smith outpaces a subdued year in the City Thomas Alan Reed Smith produced a comparatively muted showing in the City last year, with global revenues seeing the more meaningful gains.…
Climate change trumps arguments as Leigh Day halts Heathrow’s third runway Thomas Alan Controversial plans for building a third runway at Heathrow Airport run the risk of being abandoned after campaigners led by…
‘Doesn’t fit a law firm’: Kennedys looks to prove smarts with IQ technology arm spin-off Hamish McNicol Kennedys has become the latest firm to spin off part of its services offering and open up to external investment in…
Beckwith takes SDT misconduct decision to High Court appeal Nathalie Tidman Former Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer partner Ryan Beckwith has filed a High Court appeal against the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal’s (SDT) finding against…
Milbank’s City revenue outstrips global growth as Mayer Brown nears $1.5bn global turnover Thomas Alan London outpaced global growth at Milbank following a quieter year for standout laterals, as US outfits continue to post impressive results…
Latham rampant for second year running as surging City growth helps revenue hit $3.7bn Marco Cillario Latham & Watkins has reported its second consecutive year of double-digit growth as its revenue surged to $3.768bn in 2019…
A&O re-elects Dejonghe for a second term after heavyweight challenge Nathalie Tidman After what was viewed as a too-close-to-call contest, Allen & Overy (A&O) partners have elected Wim Dejonghe as senior partner…
‘Healthy competition’: LOD comes full circle with launch of challenger UK law firm Thomas Alan Lawyers On Demand (LOD) is launching a ‘challenger’ law firm to compete with traditional firms on providing advice to in-house…
Ashurst enters US West Coast with four-lawyer Santa Monica projects play Marco Cillario Ashurst has launched a four-lawyer transport and infrastructure-focused base in Santa Monica, its second US office after New York. The firm…
